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复数形式
precautions
1
预防措施, 预防手段
an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening
- As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home.
作为防盗的预防措施，他在家周围安装了监控摄像头。
- Knowing the risks of online scams, he set up two-factor authentication as a precaution.
知道网络诈骗的风险后，他设置了双重认证作为预防措施。
- Before going on the hike, she took the precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts.
在去远足之前，她采取了预防措施，告知家人她的去向。
2
the tendency or habit of exercising caution and foresight to prevent problems
- Her precaution saved the team from potential errors.
- He approached the negotiations with great precaution.
- The engineer's precaution prevented an accident.
- Precaution is essential when handling hazardous chemicals.
- She planned her travel with careful precaution.